Sensory-Friendly Santas are giving Kids with Autism a more Soothing Holiday
Visiting Santa at the mall may not be anyone’s idea of a soothing activity, but for people with autism or other special needs, it can be hugely overwhelming and stressful. The crush of the crowd, the din, the long lines, the flashing lights — it all creates an unpredictable, highly fraught environment that can upset or cause discomfort for a child with a sensory disorder. “Overstimulation often leads to massive meltdowns,” says mom Sherry […]
